IT Staff Auditor II

Sunflower Bank, N.A.•Gilbert, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is hiring a full-time IT Staff Auditor II in Gilbert, Arizona. This individual-contributor role is part of Internal Audit and reports directly to an Internal Audit Manager. The position supports the Internal Audit Plan by conducting risk-based testing of IT and integrated controls and assessing risk management, control, and governance processes. The auditor executes procedures across assigned engagements, documents work performed, evaluates control design and operating effectiveness, and identifies control gaps or inefficiencies. The role also assesses IT risks, including access management, change management, IT operations, and data integrity, and communicates results and observations to audit management. The position applies internal audit standards, departmental methodologies, and regulatory expectations while maintaining professional skepticism and audit quality. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of IT internal audit experience in the financial services industry. An audit certification is preferred. The position requires flexible hours, regular travel to other locations, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity. Working conditions are sedentary, involving sitting most of the time and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of five years of IT internal audit experience within the financial services industry.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and common sense.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong project-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong customer-focus skills.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and objectivity.
Ability to travel regularly to other locations.
Must be bondable.

Nice To Haves

Audit certification such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, or CDPSE.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned IT and integrated audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs, including testing control design and operating effectiveness.
Conduct risk-based testing of key IT processes, including access management, change management, IT operations, and data integrity.
Prepare and maintain audit workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, testing results, and conclusions in accordance with Internal Audit standards and requirements.
Participate in walkthroughs and process discussions with business and IT stakeholders to understand systems, processes, and key controls.
Identify control deficiencies, process weaknesses, and inefficiencies; assist in developing supported audit observations, including root causes and potential risk impacts.
Communicate audit progress, findings, and potential issues to Internal Audit management in a timely and clear manner.
Assist in preparing audit deliverables, including testing summaries, issue documentation, and supporting analyses for audit reports.
Perform follow-up and validation procedures on management action plans to confirm remediation has been effectively implemented.
Maintain an understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies relevant to IT risk and controls.
Follow Internal Audit policies, procedures, and professional standards, maintaining independence, objectivity, and quality.
Manage multiple assignments, provide regular status updates, and meet established timelines.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in Internal Audit, including adoption of tools, methodologies, and data analytics where applicable.
Perform work in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Uphold Fair and Responsible Banking practices and Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
Perform other duties as assigned.